true Boateng is a ball winner in the Ballack style, however, i've watched him a few times for Hertha, he is left footed, but can play anywhere in midfield, last season he was used mainly on the left, plus he can score goals, according to reports here, he has virtually sign for us, plus he isn't at Herthas training camp.

still think if he signs he will go into the starting 11 ahead of Taarabt, who, lets face it, still needs to improve, but gets better all the time